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A state rep and labor unions push for tougher regulations after Cascade PBS reported on a teen who lost both legs in a school work program.

Support among Democrats is split between a state senator and the Lands Commissioner, while a Republican challenger thinks he can flip the seat.

But workers it would affect can’t weigh in. Ethics rules prevent them from lobbying on bills — even ones that would define their ability to unionize.

One company negotiated a $1.3M reduction with the state’s safety agency after a worker’s hand was crushed, following multiple other violations.

In King County, public health ambassadors with cultural connections help break down patient/provider barriers.

Sidewalk accessibility is a year-round problem for people with mobility issues — but snow and ice pose their own slew of difficulties.

Members of the nation in northwest WA now have more control over how culturally important foods — like locally caught salmon — are distributed.

A handful of programs across the state are piloting efforts to give families a regular check to help them make ends meet.

As Puget Sound becomes denser, some community groups have unusual authority to veto land-use decisions within their neighborhoods, but won't for long.

As vehicles change and with more available money, lawmakers look for other ways to fund transportation improvements.